Category Archives: Drama

Wives and Daughters (1999) Rated TV-PG

Posted on July 29, 2019 by laurarachel4

A country doctor’s daughter has to contend with a stepmother, an incorrigible stepsister, and the town gossips, all the while in love with a man who thinks of her as a friend. Based on the book of the same name … Continue reading →

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Ophelia (2018) Rated PG-13

Posted on July 28, 2019 by laurarachel4

A retelling of Hamlet that provides Ophelia’s side of the story. Starring Naomi Watts, Daisy Ridley, and Clive Owen. This film is definitely a retelling of Hamlet. It’s not your typical Shakespearean story. In this telling, Ophelia isn’t crazy and … Continue reading →

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Merry Ex-Mas (2014) Rated NR

Posted on July 23, 2019 by laurarachel4

A man is stranded with his ex-wife, her boyfriend, her mother, and their daughter during a blizzard at Christmas time. Starring Kristy Swanson, Dean Cain, and Lochlyn Munro. This is definitely not one of the better Christmas movies. It doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Little House on the Prairie (NBC) Rated TV-PG

Posted on July 22, 2019 by laurarachel4

The life and adventures of the Ingalls family in Walnut Grove, MN. Based on the books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Starring Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon, and Karen Grassle. The only parts of this show that are based on Wilder’s books … Continue reading →

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Bleak House (BBC) Rated TV-PG

Posted on July 21, 2019 by laurarachel4

An estate battle caused by multiple confusing wills hangs over the heads of the heirs. Based on the novel by Charles Dickens. Starring Anna Maxwell Martin, Denis Lawson, and Carey Mulligan. BBC always does an excellent job of bringing period … Continue reading →

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Ghost Whisperer (CBS) Rated TV-PG

Posted on July 15, 2019 by laurarachel4

A newlywed who has the ability to communicate with the deceased, earthbound spirits tries to relay messages to the living amongst skepticism and doubts. Starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, David Conrad, and Camryn Manheim. This show has a mix of Touched … Continue reading →

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All Creatures Great and Small (BBC) Rated NR

Posted on July 14, 2019 by laurarachel4

The trials and misadventures of a country vet in the 1940s. Based on the books, If Only They Could Talk and It Shouldn’t Happen to a Vet, by James Herriot. Starring Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, and Peter Davison. The show … Continue reading →

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The Monuments Men (2014) Rated PG-13

Posted on July 8, 2019 by laurarachel4

A world war II platoon is ordered to rescue priceless art from Nazi thieves and return them to the original owners. Starring George Clooney, Matt Damon, and Bill Murray. This is a story that needs to be told, but I … Continue reading →

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Endless Love (2014) Rated PG-13

Posted on July 6, 2019 by laurarachel4

A story of a boy and girl whose instant connection sparks a love affair that becomes reckless once the parents try to force them apart. Starring Alex Pettyfer, Gabriella Wilde, and Bruce Greenwood. It’s shocking that this remake seems to … Continue reading →

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Supernatural (WB) Rated TV-14

Posted on June 28, 2019 by laurarachel4

A pair of brothers follow in their father’s footsteps as hunters who fight evil supernaturals that roam the earth. Starring Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, and Misha Collins. This show is written well. The brothers have a backstory together that I … Continue reading →

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